Ducula bicolor
(Pied imperial pigeon)
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FAMILY |
Columbidae |
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Species |
Ducula bicolor |
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Common name |
Pied imperial pigeon |
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Main colour |
White |
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Distinctive feature |
Black bars under tail and on flight feathers, size 38-44 cm |
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Campus |
Cairns |
Description
Basically a white bird, there are areas of black on lower part of wings, end of tail as well as black bars under tail and on lower belly. Legs and feet grey, eyes black and bill pale. Can often be heard ‘coo-wooing’ at dawn and dusk, usually in flocks.
